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Ebola in a conflict zone: DR Congo's double crisis

29 May 2026, 14:18 GMT
Ebola in a conflict zone: DR Congo's double crisis

In eastern DRC, the battle against Ebola is being fought alongside ongoing conflict. As violence restricts access, fuels mistrust, and disrupts lifesaving care, health workers face a daunting challenge: containing a deadly virus in one of the world's most insecure regions. DW spoke to DRC's Foreign Minister, Therese Kayikwamba, and Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC.